At PRINTING United in Las Vegas from September 10-12, 2024, Agfa will showcase its latest advancements in inkjet print production, focusing on new packaging technologies designed to enhance efficiency and precision. The company will debut the MAX Bots for the Tauro H3300 UHS, which now integrates robotic automation to streamline substrate handling. These …
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XSYS has announced the signing of an agreement to acquire the MacDermid Graphics Solutions business and the appointment of a new CEO. The transaction involves purchasing certain shares and assets from subsidiaries of Element Solutions Inc. (NYSE: ESI), including MacDermid Graphics Solutions, for an enterprise value of approximately $325 million. The deal has received …
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Label Link, a prominent wholesale label printer based in South Africa, has furthered its digital transformation by acquiring a second SCREEN Truepress LABEL 350UV SAI-S. This purchase follows a successful partnership with ROTOCON, a local provider of SCREEN digital inkjet solutions. Founded in 2003, Label Link has become a key player in Cape …
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Flint Group has announced the appointment of Pepijn Dinandt as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective 1 September 2024. With three decades of leadership experience across various industries, Dinandt brings a wealth of knowledge to the role. Dinandt expressed enthusiasm about his new position, stating, “I am honoured to lead such a well-established company …
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Unilever, USAID, and EY have launched the CIRCLE Alliance, a $21 million public-private initiative designed to address plastic pollution. The alliance aims to support entrepreneurs and small businesses across the plastics value chain in reducing plastic use and advancing circular economies. The CIRCLE Alliance will focus on scaling solutions that combat plastic waste, …
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Huhtamaki Flexibles Istanbul has been awarded the P&G 2023 Excellence Award, joining a distinguished group of around 80 suppliers selected from approximately 60,000 globally. The award recognizes the company’s significant role within P&G’s supply ecosystem. The accolade highlights the strong partnership between Huhtamaki and P&G, emphasizing the company’s consistent delivery of high-quality goods …
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Namibia Breweries Limited (NBL) has inaugurated a new wine packaging line, marking a notable advancement in its commitment to innovation and local production. The N$337 million facility was officially launched by President Dr. Nangolo Mbumba at NBL’s headquarters in Windhoek on August 22, 2024. The ceremony was attended by Honourable Lucia Lipumbu, Minister of …
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Badael, a company under Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), has opened a new manufacturing facility at the Modon—Saudi Authority for Industrial Cities and Technology Zones—in Asfan, Jeddah. The facility features a nicotine powder mixing unit, a research and development lab, a quality control lab, and a second high-speed production line aimed at increasing …
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The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) and the European Union (EU) have launched a new €40 million Circular Economy Programme for the East and Southern Africa region. The initiative, known as the “SWITCH to Circular Economy in East and Southern Africa (SWITCH-2-CE in ESA),” aims to facilitate the transition from a …
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Mauser Packaging Solutions, a leading global industrial packaging producer, has expanded its presence in South Africa with the acquisition of a plastic drum manufacturing business in Pinetown, Kwa-Zulu Natal. Previously owned by Nampak Products Ltd and later by Eliptotime PTY Ltd, the business was officially transferred to Mauser on August 1, 2024. This …
